Port, a container and a method for accessing a port

Abstract

A port, a container and a method for accessing a port for injecting or withdrawing a liquid from the container are provided. The port may allow for the administration of, for example, a drug, to a patient and may be located on the container. The port has a septum having a target area. The port also has a support ring in contact with the septum. A cap is provided to protect the septum. The cap has a ring handle and allows for removal and exposure of the target area of the septum. A needle, for example, may be used to penetrate the septum allowing the addition or withdrawal of a liquid or other drug to or from the container.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention generally relates to a medication port, an apparatus and a method for using a medication port for injecting or withdrawing a liquid from a container. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for the injection or withdrawal of a liquid from a container via a medication port. Additionally, the present invention provides an apparatus and a method that may be used for the intravenous administration of a drug.[0002]It is generally known that an individual may require a form of medication. Often, the medication must be administered to the patient intravenously. For example, it may be impractical or impossible to administer medication to the patient when the patient is unconscious. Additionally, administration of the medication to the patient orally may also be difficult in some cases. Further, the patient may require prolonged, constant and / or immediate medication which may only be administered intravenously. Of co...

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Benefits of technology

[0031]It is, therefore, an advantage of the present invention to provide a port, a container and a method for accessing a container for the injection or withdrawal of a liquid from a container.

[0032]Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a port, a container and a method for accessing a port using a medication port having a target area located under the cap.

[0033]Yet another advantage of the present invention is to provide a port, a container and a method for accessing a container which is compatible with a range of cannulas or needle gauges and lengths as well as with a range of insulin pens.

[0034]A still further advantage of the present invention is to provide a port, a container and a method for accessing a container which allows for the port to be located away from an administration port providing simplified accessibility to both ports and / or without interference from the other port.

[0035]Moreover, an advantage of the present invention is to provide a port, a container and a method for accessing a container for using a medication port which decreases risk of contamination.

[0036]And, an advantage of the present invention is to provide a port, a container and a method for accessing a container having a cap.

Problems solved by technology

For example, it may be impractical or impossible to administer medication to the patient when the patient is unconscious.

Additionally, administration of the medication to the patient orally may also be difficult in some cases.

Further, the patient may require prolonged, constant and / or immediate medication which may only be administered intravenously.

However, known medication ports are often difficult to maintain in a sterile condition and, therefore, may be unsafe.

As a result, such substances may be inadvertently introduced into the solution.

However, caps often completely surround the entire opening to the container.

As a result, known caps are often bulky, expensive and inefficient.

For instance, larger caps require more material in production and add weight and / or complexity to the entire apparatus.

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